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Grade Range: 1 - 5
Participate in Hour of Code activities using Disney’s Moana as an engaging introduction to computer science. This site includes videos, a printable toolkit, and a hands-on coding adventure geared toward students ages eight through twelve. There is information in the toolkit sharing suggestions for preparing for your Hour of Code activities including coordinating volunteers and providing the appropriate technology needed for the session.
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these free materials to plan your Hour of Code activities for your school or classroom. Although created for Hour of Code, use these materials to create student interest in computer science at any time. Find many other coding activities and tutorials for all ability levels at Code, <a href="/single.cfm?id=16094">reviewed here</a>. Instead of using the invitation provided in this activity, enhance learning and have students personalize and create their own flyer and invitations using Canva, <a href="/single.cfm?id=15329">reviewed here</a>. Use Canva after your activity to send thank you notes to volunteers. Extend learning and have students share their coding stories (including successes and failures) using FlipGrid, <a href="/single.cfm?id=17677">reviewed here</a>. Encourage students to continue to learn about coding and computer science using Scratch, <a href="/single.cfm?id=9202">reviewed here</a>, to create their own learning games.
At Home
Learning about coding and computer science are essential components for today’s students. Volunteer to help at your student’s school during Hour of Code activities. If there is no event planned, volunteer to help plan and organize activities using this site as a starting point.